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NJ A3808
NJ A3808Allows gross income tax deduction for charitable contributions made to animal shelters.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allows a State gross income tax deduction of up to $1,500 for charitable contributions made to a New Jersey-based animal shelter. The bill defines "animal shelter" to mean an establishment that is a licensed animal shelter that receives, houses, and distributes domestic companion animals that have been abandoned or lost or are in physical danger and are in need of temporary care and housing until the animal is relocated to permanent care and housing or is euthanized. The term "animal shelter" also includes, but is not limited to, a shelter and a facility that is contracted by a municipality as an animal control facility to which the animal control officer of the municipality may deliver animals that are found abandoned, lost or in physical danger.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals to deduct up to $1,500 from their state gross income tax for charitable donations made to animal shelters located in New Jersey. An "animal shelter" is defined as a licensed establishment that takes in, cares for, and finds new homes for abandoned, lost, or endangered domestic companion animals, or a facility contracted by a municipality to handle animal control. This deduction will apply to tax years starting on or after January 1st of the year following the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3808 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3808_I1.HTM |
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